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Opinion : Should the networks take more notice of DVR and+7 Viewing Numbers

Jul 27, 2012

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Hey all, we're just testing out some new software that we may use for some fun debates/opinion here.

However we need to see how it works in the real world. Please give it a go and please test out the Share on Facebook and/or Twitter if you have an account.

Let us know in the comments your thoughts about this poll and if you have any problems with the software.

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46 comments:

  1. Sharon SeymourJuly 27, 2012 at 2:20 PM

    Works great for me. I voted and tweeted and shared on Twitter. All seemed to work great

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  2. DarkUFOJuly 27, 2012 at 2:21 PM

    Thanks for testing

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  3. Julia EasonJuly 27, 2012 at 2:25 PM

    Doesn't work for me - I don't get a twitter share option, only a Facebook one and I can't vote anonyously either.

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  4. Sharon SeymourJuly 27, 2012 at 2:27 PM

    Did you get an error message? I tested it and it worked ok

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  5. DarkUFOJuly 27, 2012 at 2:28 PM

    Sharon Seymour I assume you then voted publicly afterwards

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  6. Sharon SeymourJuly 27, 2012 at 2:29 PM

    Yes. When I first voted it showed the vote but did not put my photo on the poll. When I voted publically it showed my photo

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  7. DarkUFOJuly 27, 2012 at 2:29 PM

    Thanks

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  8. spartigus15July 27, 2012 at 2:29 PM

    im not sure if my vote counted, the connect to FB screen poped up but that was it. No confirmation was given to say the vote was received. It could be the computer im on to idk

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  9. Luke James FarmerJuly 27, 2012 at 2:31 PM

    Yes. Nielson ratings are so outdated. They should really use figures from where ever possible (iTunes for example).
    Also, is this method of voting replacing Polldaddy?

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  10. DarkUFOJuly 27, 2012 at 2:32 PM

    Did you vote publically?

    It should say on the widget after you voted something like this

    http://i47.tinypic.com/e04h01.png

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  11. DarkUFOJuly 27, 2012 at 2:33 PM

    Luke James Farmer No, this is not something that will replace Polldaddy. We're just testing it out to see how/if we can use it in the future.

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  12. Wilson CrawfordJuly 27, 2012 at 2:34 PM

    Yes. Because that's how I watch tv 95% of the time.

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  13. DovilėJuly 27, 2012 at 2:38 PM

    I voted, shared on facebook and twitter. Works fine for me.

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  14. DarkUFOJuly 27, 2012 at 2:39 PM

    Thanks for testing :)

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  15. Sarah Elizabeth AnnJuly 27, 2012 at 2:44 PM

    Works fine for me too. Although my preference is to sign in with Twitter, I had no problems signing in with Facebook.

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  16. lsbloomJuly 27, 2012 at 2:46 PM

    So I have to connect with my Facebook account to vote?

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  17. DarkUFOJuly 27, 2012 at 2:49 PM

    Thanks Sarah, yep I agree it would be better to allow either Facebook and/or Twitter

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  18. DarkUFOJuly 27, 2012 at 2:49 PM

    Yep, that seems the only option currently

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  19. jensenfan1978July 27, 2012 at 2:51 PM

    Mine posted and said I voted yes and than the number voted went up.

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  20. spartigus15July 27, 2012 at 2:52 PM

    yes i voted publicly but i did not receive that message

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  21. DarkUFOJuly 27, 2012 at 2:52 PM

    Cool, perfect ;)

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  22. lsbloomJuly 27, 2012 at 2:53 PM

    Okay, thanks for the reply. I try to keep my TV fandom craziness away from family and friends (I use Twitter for that), so having to have Facebook tie-in is a dealbreaker for me. Not sure if you are looking for feedback like that, but thought I'd let you know.


    The new poll looks really snazzy. Good luck.

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  23. DarkUFOJuly 27, 2012 at 2:55 PM

    Thanks, great feedback :)

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  24. percysownerJuly 27, 2012 at 3:08 PM

    It worked for me. However, I hate using Facebook as a sign in. It could be a deal breaker for me. Twitter is fine. It is my preferred sign in method, but Facebook makes me uncomfortable.

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  25. DarkUFOJuly 27, 2012 at 3:11 PM

    Thanks for the feedback.

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  26. cortexifanJuly 27, 2012 at 3:12 PM

    I'm surprised they haven't already.

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  27. cortexifanJuly 27, 2012 at 3:13 PM

    I don't like it because I have to sign in through fb and it asks for info. I don't want to give it. Couldn't you use discuss? I don't don't do twitter either.

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  28. Mace MonetaJuly 27, 2012 at 3:14 PM

    To answer the poll, yes they should.

    I didn't use the poll, because I'm not signing up for Facebook. Either provide other authentication options, or use the SpoilerTV signon.

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  29. DarkUFOJuly 27, 2012 at 3:14 PM

    Thanks, currently it only supports Facebook.

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  30. DarkUFOJuly 27, 2012 at 3:19 PM

    That's why we're trying this software. As we state, it's a Test. Currently they don't provide other means of signing on

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  31. Julia EasonJuly 27, 2012 at 3:34 PM

    No no error, it just keeps popping up with the Facebook share window only.

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  32. DarkUFOJuly 27, 2012 at 3:37 PM

    Yep, that's normal. It still needs to authenticate you but won't post to your Wall or show your photo on the voting the widget.

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  33. David NikiforovJuly 27, 2012 at 3:44 PM

    Seriously, do you think anyone would say "No, that'll only hurt the show"...

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  34. DarkUFOJuly 27, 2012 at 3:46 PM

    It's a Test David. Not a real poll.

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  35. Summer1fanJuly 27, 2012 at 4:09 PM

    Everything seemed to work good for me.

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  36. nellymendezcolonJuly 27, 2012 at 4:10 PM

    .//.THANKS GOD IS ABOUT TIME.//.to take tv rating seriously and fair to all tv production in general the time of speculate is over

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  37. vargeszJuly 27, 2012 at 4:35 PM

    Sooner or later they have to. Almost noone is going to watch tv live in a few years...

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  38. LinlighthouseJuly 27, 2012 at 5:50 PM

    I don't know if my vote registered. I connected through Facebook, then checked my Facebook wall and there's no record of it. Then my computer informed me that I was not connected to the Internet, but when I hit the back arrow, I wound up here.
    So, my opinion. Yes, something needs to be different. I'm not convinced the Nielsen ratings are accurate. The demographic can't be counted, because how would anyone know who is watching? I don't see that as a major problem. I think they just guess a lot anyway.

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  39. LouJuly 27, 2012 at 6:06 PM

    Yes they should take notice.

    No I don't like the new software, I am not a fan of facebook logins for things at all.

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  40. laura3341July 27, 2012 at 7:50 PM

    Hell yes,Nielson is so antiquated it needs to take into account other factors but i don't know if my vote counted,nothing happened after i clicked?

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  41. Brandonrowe14July 27, 2012 at 10:22 PM

    I would love to say yes but I understand why they don't. Until advertisers value those numbers the networks never will. They make tv to make money and if the people who supply them with that money don't care I don't think the networks ever will. It's definitely a hard question for networks to consider because it shows a fan base at times, but at other times it shows money that could be made if people watched it live.

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  42. Brandonrowe14July 27, 2012 at 10:24 PM

    Also I like this system. Votes went through fine and I think it helps spur discussion as people can see what certain people voted for. :)

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  43. EmilyJuly 27, 2012 at 10:57 PM

    When I try to vote is says I need facebook in order for it to count? If that is true then I think you should scrap this new voting system. I don't like people having access to my facebook and I'm sure others feel the same. Some people might not even have facebook at all. Are you trying to get less people to vote becuase that's what it seems like.

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  44. prpleightJuly 27, 2012 at 11:06 PM

    I like the concept. However, it requires Facebook. I won't sign up for Facebook. I let you guys woo me into getting twitter account but facebook is a line in the sand. :-)

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  45. Bruce_FJuly 28, 2012 at 1:43 AM

    No. Unless broadcast networks can find a better way of profiting from time-shifted viewership then DVR & +7 numbers will continue to mean little to networks.

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  46. chris684July 28, 2012 at 12:33 PM

    I'm on a mobile phone, and this isn't very mobile friendly. The yes/no buttons don't shrink to the size of the viewing area. I also wouldn't participate in something that required me to be logged into social media. I have professional contacts connected to me on Facebook and they don't need to know about my time on a tv website.

    As for the poll question, the issue is that these other viewing methods allow people to skip past the ads, right? If people bypass the ads, those numbers are nice to know but they shouldnt be the official metric. I think the real problem is that people expect something for nothing. People who wouldn't steal or slip into a movie theater without paying admission have no problem blocking the ads.

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